NICHOLE, Our ANGEL..

I just turned 50 last October 12 and many of my friends and acquaintances say I look younger than my age...not only that, some can't believe that I am already a grandmother. I was trying to figure out the words that would best describe the feeling and was able to come up with these words...PURE JOY...

It never occurred to me that the feeling of a granny will be like this. It is something amazing and wonderful.

Nichole, our precious angel, will be one year old on January 13, 2013. That will be almost two months from now. She had grown fast since she was born ten months ago. I love watching her grow...every moment is precious...I love our constant rapport through phone and most especially when we do our "picture picture" Nichole.

I am fascinated and I love her gummy smile...haha...especially when she does facial expressions...Her smiles take my breath away...I am delighted...

I love it when she flashes her crooked smile...it has a magical power associated with it...everyone in the family becomes connected because of Nichole.

As I see Nichole, I have become comfortable with aging because I know that with her around, I will definitely grow old mentoring and mellowing and will surely have the wisdom about children and life.

The JOY she brings is evident to every member of our families...even if they are far, I can feel how happy they are as they see her pictures on Face Book...thanks Nichole for the joy you bring to us.

I love her face whenever she projects a shy charm...I love her innocent look too...I just love her for what she is at this stage of her life.

With Nichole, I was reminded of motherhood, and I as recount the memories, I can't forget those hazy days. She has brought back into my mind, these forgotten memories of a jumbled and pathetic motherhood...gone are those days...Congratulations to me...I was able to face and overcome these challenges! I am overwhelmed though of these experiences...

At present I am hooked up on being a grand mom to Nichole and definitely this is one of the reasons why my journey to life is meaningful. As she grows, I promise to make her see herself as I see her and just to be there for her. I know in my heart that for as long as I live, I will always have a blissful and unconditional love for Nichole.

Thank you Nichole for the gift of you in my life...thank you for the JOY that you bring...thank you for transforming my world as a grandmother and for giving me new perspectives...

I love you, Nichole!